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Launched in March 2018, SEAT’s new brand CUPRA is meant to be the ultimate expression of contemporary sportiness. CUPRA and its racing division is led by the ambition to reinvent motrosport. With Rimac’s extensive know-how in high-performance electric vehicle development and their racing DNA, it is only natural that this partnership results in an EV Racing revolution: the first completely electric touring-class race car.

MINI has released a pair of exclusive detail design sketches as an early preview of the brand’s first fully-electric production model, which is set to make its debut in 2019. The first sketches of the production model coincides with the MINI Electric Concept making its UK debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2018.

Four customer parking spaces at the dealership are equipped with the Porsche charging infrastructure. Two of these spaces feature the new 800-volt charging technology developed by Porsche Engineering Services GmbH as a pioneer of the “Porsche Turbo Charging” concept. At the moment, DC fast-charging stations for electric cars normally operate at a voltage level of around 400 volts. Depending on the charging power in kW, the charging time for a range of 400 kilometres is currently between 40 and 80 minutes. Increasing the voltage level to 800 volts significantly reduces the charging time to less than 20 minutes for the same range.

The Mille Miglia is one of the last great challenges on four wheels that can still be experienced in Europe. For many years now, this race through the northern half of Italy has no longer been about top speeds and records – but the atmosphere engendered by its cheering crowds, magnificent panoramas and unrivalled hospitality makes it absolutely one of a kind worldwide.

Audi offers various solutions for charging at home, which is where the majority of all charging operations take place: The standard compact charging system enables charging with an output of up to 11 kW. The optional connect charging system doubles the output to 22 kW, to which end the Audi e-tron is equipped with a second, optional charger. The connect charging system also connects with the infrastructure via the home Wi-Fi and, in conjunction with a home energy management system (HEMS), enables intelligent charging functions. “In keeping with our premium quality standards, we want an electric car that fits seamlessly into the intelligently connected home, to provide genuine added value for the customer. That is why we have teamed up with the two leading suppliers of home energy management systems, the Hager Group and SMA Solar Technology. That brings maximum charging convenience,” says Fermin Soneira, Head of Product Marketing at Audi.

The concept vehicle not only embodies the Mercedes-Maybach design language, it also reflects the traditional brand values while continuing the successful Mercedes-Maybach story. True to the principle of creating “the very best from the very best”, Mercedes-Maybach stands for the ultimate in luxury while uniting the perfection of Mercedes-Benz with the exclusivity of Maybach. The show car also merges influences from the Western and Far Eastern hemispheres to deliver an appealing automotive cultural dialogue. For instance, use is made of “Magic Wood”, ebony, which is traditional in Chinese furniture design. The same motif is also underlined by the combination of SUV and notchback saloon, which are the most successful body styles not only internationally, but especially on the Chinese market.

With its debut at CES 2018, the Niro EV Concept Car blurs the line between car and driver. With integrated technology that both excites and responds to your senses, it turns the driving experience into a more human experience. This Niro recognizes your face, reacts to your touch and gestures, and responds to your voice. Add to that 5G connectivity and an all-electric range of approximately 238 miles with zero tailpipe emissions, and it represents the leading edge of Kia's technology innovation.

Jaguar Land Rover and Waymo announce a long-term strategic partnership. Together, the two companies will develop the world’s first premium self-driving electric vehicle for Waymo’s driverless transportation service.

The production version of the Audi e-tron prototype heralds the dawn of a new era for the brand with the four rings: The company is transforming from a classic carmaker to a systems supplier for mobility offering its customers tailored solutions for charging, whether at home or on the move. The production version of the Audi e-tron prototype is the first car on the market that can charge at charging stations with up to 150 kW. In barely 30 minutes, the electric SUV is then ready to set off on the next long stage of its journey. Its large lithium-ion battery provides for a range of more than 400 kilometers (248.5 mi) in the WLTP driving cycle.

The all-electric Mercedes-Benz Citaro runs locally emission-free and almost silently, taking electric mobility using city buses to a new level. The 12-metre variant will celebrate its world premiere in September at the IAA Commercial Vehicles show, with the start of series production also taking place this year. The new Citaro offers an impressive standard of energy efficiency. The intelligent modular concept for its battery and charging technology is similarly compelling.

Clean energy is not just a utopian dream. A strategy that paves the way to emission-free mobility which conserves resources cannot focus solely on powertrain technology - it must also explore alternative fuels such as biogas or environmentally neutral fuel production.